Story by NPCC Athletic Communications
North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Community College men’s golf team wrapped up its home meet with an eighth-place team finish at 82-over par after competing across two courses over the two-day event.
“It was great to see local North Platte freshman Landon Shepherd finish with low team honors,” head coach Mitch Carter said. “He’s been working hard, and this is just the beginning for him.”
Freshman Landon Shepherd led the Knights, opening the tournament with an 80 before improving by two strokes in the final round with a 78. His two-round total placed him in a tie for 17th.
Dalton McDowell finished tied for 24th, carding his best round of the tournament with a 79 on day one. Chandler Frahm tied for 31st, saving his best round for Friday with an 80.
Brayden Melchert finished tied for 37th after rounds of 81 and 84, while Matthew Knuckles placed 43rd with a two-round total of 169.
“The team will have a week off before competing,” Carter said. “We look forward to using the week to prepare for our next tournament.”
The Knights will return to action Sept. 24-25 when they travel to compete in the McCook Community College Tournament.
North PlatteT17. Landon Shepherd - 80-78 (+15)T24. Dalton McDowell - 79-81 (+17)T31. Chandler Frahm - 83-80 (+20)T37. Brayden Melchert - 81-84 (+22)43. Matthew Knuckles - 86-83 (+26)T47. Brandon James - 82-93 (+32)49. Deakon Tuttle - 82-94 (+33)53. Landen Littrel - 114-112 (+83) Noah McPhillips - 73-NS
Team StandingsEastern Wyoming (A) - 285-288 (+1)Lamar - 297-316 (+41)Otero - 319-307 (+54)Eastern Wyoming (B) - 312-317 (+ 57)Central Wyoming - 306-323 (+57)Northeastern JC - 314-316 (+58)McCook - 317-321 (+66)North Platte - 317-337 (+82)